Every time I veer from my purpose as a teacher and coach with a passion for helping others be better communicators, I get lost. It seems easy to look back and pinpoint exactly where I’ve gone off course in the past. Reflection is powerful, isn’t it? There were times when I was making a decision …
Some people have no problem speaking up about their accomplishments, contributions, and value. In fact, those that do it too much or too loudly at work often come off as arrogant. Yet those who don’t speak often or loudly enough about what they bring to the table and what they’ve achieved can find themselves easily …
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There will always be someone who is more than you: more educated more careful more talented more risk tolerant more… you get the idea. The fact that someone is more [insert word here] doesn’t make you any less. Plus, there are a bunch of other people out there looking at you right now thinking you’re more [insert word here] than them. …
In business, everyone has a story to tell. In this context, I’m not talking about fairy tales or fictional stories that are simply meant to entertain. I’m talking about crafting a narrative that showcases your unique strengths, talents, and value. I’ve thought about this topic a lot after watching an interesting Ted talk by Carla Harris. She …
Our strengths are powerful — until we overdo them. What’s an overdone strength? Basically, it’s the old adage that too much of a good thing can backfire. In fact, when we rely on a strength so much that we don’t see when we’re overdoing it, it can be perceived as an annoyance, and even worse, …
